School- Age Certificate

The School-Age Certificate is designed to be the first step toward entry level employment specializing in the care of children from 6-12years. It prepares students for working in before and after-school programs or child care facilities that serve older children.

This Certificate meets the course and unit requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with a School-Age Emphasis and the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 

EAR 19            Observation and Assessment  - 35 students

EAR 20            Child Growth and Development - 35 students

EAR 24            Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education  - 35 students

EAR 25            Teaching in a Diverse Society - 35 students

EAR 26            Health, Safety, Nutrition in Early Childhood Education - 35 students

EAR 28            Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education - 35 students

EAR 42            Child, Family and Community - 35 students

EAR 13           School Age Child Care Programs and Curriculum – new course; no   enrollment data available

EAR 14           Recreational Leadership in School Age Child Care - new course; no  enrollment data available

EAR 15            Practicum Field Experience – 20 students

The certificate program expects to have 15 – 20 students completing this certificate annually beginning in February 2023. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.
2. Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.

Students will understand and be familiar with the main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today

Student Learning Objectives:

1. Students will integrate needs, characteristics, and multiple influences on the development of children birth to age eight as they develop, implement, and evaluate early childhood program practices.

2. Students will intentionally use systematic observations, documentation, and other assessment strategies in the design, implementation, and evaluation of environments, curricula, and activities that support learning through developmental play and positive learning outcomes.

3. Students will demonstrate positive interaction strategies that support all children's learning, identity, and self-confidence.

4. Students will develop strategies that promote respectful, reciprocal partnerships between program teachers, families, and their communities.

5. Students will evaluate and incorporate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowledge, and commitment to the early childhood profession.

Program Requirements: Units Required: 30

Program Requirements: Units Required: 30